31. How could we live in space when there are asteroids, meteors and comets flying around? What are the chances of getting hit? (A K2S Question)

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Actually, we already live in space since we live on a planet, and the chances of getting hit by anything while in space are no worse than the chances that we'll get hit by anything here on Earth.

Answer provided by Alan Hale, Ph.D. & Capt. USN (Ret.) William Readdy


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